Thought Leadership-Driven Growth: Rethinking Sales and Marketing for the Next Generation with Kelli Schutrop

#18: In today's B2B world, the traditional divide between sales and marketing is holding companies back—and "growth at all costs" tactics are losing their edge.In this episode of Growth Activated, I’m joined by Kelli Schutrop, a sales and marketing leader who’s built her own playbook for modern B2B growth—rooted in strategic alignment, thought leadership, and expert visibility.We’ll dive into:Why sales and marketing alignment alone isn’t enough for today’s B2B marketing leadersHow leading companies use thought leadership to build brand AND pipelinePractical ways to map your buyer journey—and align your content, sales strategies, and messaging at every stageWhy modern marketing leaders need to drive unified go-to-market motions that are customer-centered, revenue-aligned, and built to lastWhether you're building your first integrated sales + marketing strategy or leveling up a mature GTM engine, this conversation is packed with insights to help you rethink your growth strategy for the next generation.Hit play and get ready to activate a smarter, stronger B2B growth strategy!Lead Like a CMO - Group Coaching Lab: Join the WaitlistLet’s Keep the Conversation Going!Loved this episode? Connect with me for more insights on B2B marketing leadership and strategies to grow your business.🌐 Visit my website: growthactivated.com🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: Mandy Walker🔗 Get Your Free Marketing Planning Guide Today!Don’t forget to subscribe to Growth Activated and share this episode with fellow marketing leaders. Let’s activate growth—together!